Be a part of the

Plus Size Women’s adventure

Body positive events and trips

FREE PLUS SIZE WOMEN'S HIKING

Melbourne, Geelong & Sydney

7 days a week

Do you want to try out hiking but have never known how, or where or who with? Are you afraid to try hiking because it might be too difficult, or you might not be fit enough, or you might slow others down? Or has it been many years since you have been hiking, and its been on your list for a while to do, but you have never gotten around to it? Do you wonder what to wear, or what shoes work best?

Then come along to a hike! I’m Richelle, and I’ve created Escaping Your Comfort Zone as a community that connects plus size women in order to create amazing adventures together. This group is not about weight loss or fitness. It is about enjoying our world, and inspiring each other to be the best version of ourselves.

BODY POSITIVE TRIPS AND RETREATS

All over Australia & the world

Hiking and adventure trips and retreats with a group of friendly, body positive, plus size women. Women like you, who are stepping out of their comfort zone, and having fun at the same time. And the best bit, you can meet all the girls on your trip in person, or online before your trip!

From hiking the Overland Track in Tasmania, Safari, Beaches and Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa, Stand up Paddle Boarding on the Great Ocean Road to summiting Mt Buller, there’s no limits to what you can achieve.

WHY CHOOSE US

Challenge yourself in the company of other like-minded, non-judgemental plus size women, women who understand your challenges and your problems.

Make yourself accountable in the community to achieve goals you never thought possible.

Get excited about staying active. Regular adventures let you socialise and explore amazing landscapes, rather than dreading the monotony of going to the gym.

Research shows that just being in nature can improve mood, reduce pain and anxiety, and even speed up healing.

WHAT IS ESCAPING YOUR COMFORT ZONE?

The only plus size women’s community dedicated to exploring the great outdoors, and supporting and nurturing women to be the best version of themselves

Regular weekly group hikes specifically for plus size women

Plus Size bucket list trips. Connect with women from all over the world with the same goals as you, and reach your goals together. Whether you want to hike to Everest Base Camp or swim with sharks, there will be a trip for you.

You can list your own events in the group too. Want to find women to walk in your local park with on a Friday morning? Post up an event, and make some new mates!

Commit to a goal and be held accountable by the community. Climb Mt Kilimanjaro or hike the Great Wall of China, enter a beginner triathlon, or try out Parkrun, the options are limitless.

Richelle is on a mission to create opportunities for plus-size women to come together in a safe, judgment free environment. She wants to show all of us that we are capable of so much more than we imagine, and that physical pursuits aren’t just for the thin. It’s a world changing concept.

Lauren BeckettLife Coach at Drop the StruggleApr 2016

Richelle's passion for encouraging curvy women to get active is infectious. With her huge smile, her solid outdoor skills and engaging personality, Richelle is a natural leader and influencer. I can't wait to attend the upcoming Hike in April and try my hand at stand-up paddleboarding at the weekend in May.

Janine MisonPlus-size expert, body positivity advocate and one of Melbourne's 100 most influential people in 2010.Apr 2016

What an amazing, supportive group of women to hang out with! First trip away the group. I felt nothing but welcomed and supported through some physical, emotional and mental challenges. So many laughs along the way! And the food!!! Looking forward to many more outings with you!

Tanya AApr 2018

Have only done the one walk but have booked for a couple more. Loved the ladies and really love the great outdoors. Don't think you are too old, too young, too unfit, too overweight - these are all negatives and this is a really wonderful positive group of people. I highly recommend them!

Ann RApr 2018

A wonderful time spent with wonderful ladies night hiking at the You Yangs with a bbq dinner. So much fun & laughter. The best time. An amazing experience. The most incredible hike I have had. Love the way we can experience this together & just be our selves. An extremely positive time!.

WHY DID I CREATE ESCAPING YOUR COMFORT ZONE?

I’m Richelle Olsen. I’m an Aussie 30-something, I’m plus sized, and I’ve had an adventure or two in my life!

But I’m just an everyday woman, I’m not overly fit, but I love the outdoors, and I want to inspire and support other plus sized girls to experience what I have, without limits. You don’t need to be fit, you don’t need to “look the part”, it doesn’t matter what size you are, all you need is a sense of adventure, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone.

I believe strong women are the ones building each other up, not tearing each other down, so I’m creating a community where you can meet women like you. Women who understand the challenges you face. Women who can inspire you, and women who you can inspire. All over the world. I’d love for you to join me!